organogenesis
Americannoun
noun
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the formation and development of organs in an animal or plant
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Also called: organogeny. the study of this process
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Their findings revealed that the levels of active auxins, cytokinins, ABA, and inactive GAs increased as cells differentiated to form organs, highlighting their role in plant cell differentiation and organogenesis.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024
Further validation using qPCR revealed that four genes were upregulated or downregulated in the transgenic cells, including those regulating plant cell differentiation, metabolism, organogenesis, and auxin response.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024
In vertebrates, one of the primary steps during organogenesis is the formation of the neural system.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In vertebrates, one of the primary steps during organogenesis is the formation of the neural system from embryonic ectoderm.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
She had memorized a phrase: cleavage; epiboly, and organogenesis.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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